LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RATON school district, located in RATON, NM with about 242 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Raton, New Mexico, serving the educational needs of the local community. As part of the Raton Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in their early elementary years. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners grow both intellectually and socially within the small-town context of Raton.

The school is dedicated to the success of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a commitment to community involvement. By utilizing its official website, LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY maintains communication with parents and guardians regarding school activities, district policies, and academic resources. As a central institution in the area, it plays a vital role in the initial stages of the public education pipeline for children living in Colfax County.

For more information, contact LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY at (505) 445-9111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 EAST 4TH
RATON, NM 87740
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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RATON, NM with about 242 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RATON
Total Students:
242
Teachers:
16.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 242 students

Hispanic/Latino
64.5%
White
34.7%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.